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Why Norris didn’t get a jump start penalty in F1’s Saudi Arabian GP
Lando Norris briefly moved forward from his grid slot before the start of the race in Jeddah, but stopped again before the lights went out due to a premature clutch release. Mercedes’ George Russell reported Norris’ movement to the team radio, anticipating a penalty. However, stewards decided not to take further action as Norris’ movement did not trigger the FIA’s transponder for a jump start. According to the stewards, the transponder is the only valid parameter for jump starts, and Norris remained within the tolerances with his limited movement. Despite the scrutiny, Norris escaped penalty under Article 48.1 a) of the Formula One Sporting Regulations. Norris, when asked about the incident, mentioned it happened quickly and didn’t benefit him in the race.
Past incidents involving Valtteri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel, where they escaped penalties for jump starts, were cited as precedents in Norris’ case in Jeddah. Despite the penalty scare, Norris finished eighth in the race after an unsuccessful split strategy decision with team-mate Oscar Piastri.
